IV Infection Control & Sterile Technique Flashcards
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How should an IV solution bag be inspected before administration?
Answer: Check for clarity, color, particulates, expiration date, and integrity of the container
Before administering any IV solution, the nurse must verify clarity, absence of particulates or discoloration, intact container seal, correct solution, and expiration date.
What is the maximum hang time recommended for most non-lipid IV solutions in clinical practice?
Answer: 24 hours
Most IV solutions should be hung for no longer than 24 hours to minimize microbial growth risk in open containers at room temperature.
Which of the following actions is consistent with proper sharps safety when discontinuing a peripheral IV?
Answer: Dispose of the catheter/needle directly into the sharps container without recapping
OSHA standards require immediate disposal of sharps into a designated sharps container without recapping to prevent needlestick injuries.
When preparing an IV admixture at the bedside, which action violates aseptic technique?
Answer: Touching the tip of the syringe before drawing up medication
Touching the syringe tip contaminates the sterile field, violating aseptic technique and introducing microorganisms into the IV preparation.
Why are antimicrobial-impregnated catheters recommended for patients requiring short-term central venous access in high-risk settings?
Answer: They release antimicrobial agents to inhibit colonization and reduce CLABSI risk
Antimicrobial-impregnated catheters (e.g., chlorhexidine/silver sulfadiazine or minocycline/rifampin) release antimicrobials locally to inhibit biofilm formation and reduce CLABSI.
A nurse is caring for a patient with a PICC line and notices the external catheter length has increased by 3 cm since insertion. What is the most likely cause and action?
Answer: Catheter dislodgement requiring tip position verification before further use
Increased external catheter length indicates partial dislodgement; tip position must be verified by X-ray before any further use to prevent complications from malposition.
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